Frequently asked questions

What to know before entrusting us with a training

Practical answers on formats, languages, group sizes and how we work. If your question is not here, ask it: a real person answers.

About ABP Consulting

What does ABP Consulting do in Switzerland?

ABP Consulting is a management training and coaching firm founded in 2003 in Nice, with more than twenty trainers and coaches. In Switzerland it runs management, sales and communication training, team coaching and individual coaching.

Which company runs management training in Switzerland?

ABP Consulting, a management training and coaching firm founded in 2003 in France. In Switzerland, its trainings are run for one company at a time, in French, English or Spanish, over one to three days.

Training

How long do the trainings last?

One to three days depending on the training. In the two three-day trainings, the first two days are consecutive and the third takes place a few weeks later, once participants have put the tools into practice.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Each participant receives a certificate of completion for the course attended.

Which training suits a manager taking on a first team?

The manager-leader toolkit, over three days. It covers setting a frame, constructive feedback, reframing, delegation, one-to-ones and adapting your management to each profile. Non-financial motivation levers and team coaching is the natural next step.

Coaching

Should we book training or coaching?

Training gives a group shared tools and methods. Individual coaching is entirely personalised: it is built around a precise objective set by the person being coached, and follows them over several sessions.

How many sessions does coaching take?

Individual coaching amounts to twelve hours in total, in sessions of ninety minutes to two hours, so roughly six to eight sessions. The number of sessions is agreed before the work begins.

Can I choose my coach?

Yes. Before coaching begins, you meet two or three certified coaches and choose the one you will work with. The bond between coach and coachee is the keystone of successful coaching.

Languages

In which languages are the trainings delivered?

Training and coaching are delivered in French, English or Spanish. The site can also be read in German, but sessions are not currently delivered in German.

Formats and logistics

Do you come to our offices?

Yes. Every course offered in Switzerland is run for your team alone, at your offices or at a venue you choose, in French-speaking and German-speaking Switzerland alike. Several courses can also be followed remotely.

How many participants can a session take?

Group size is agreed with you while preparing the course, according to its objective and the number of people concerned. For team coaching, the format is built with the commissioning manager around the size of the team.

Fees

How much does an ABP course cost?

Courses are run for one company at a time: the price is set per group, according to the course, its length and the venue. On request you receive a quote and the detailed programme within 72 working hours.

Working in Switzerland

Do you work in German-speaking Switzerland?

Yes. Sessions can be held in French-speaking and German-speaking Switzerland, at your premises or at a venue you choose, and several trainings can also be delivered remotely. They are delivered in French, English or Spanish.

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